Biology for Engineers: Biomolecules and Biopolymers

Lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids

Water is the most abundant substance in living systems, providing a medium for chemical reactions, transport within cells, and influencing cellular components' structure and properties.

Polarity and ionization ability

<p>Minerals play various roles such as synthesizing amino acids, being constituents of body fluids, nerve cells, blood plasma, and being present in compounds like proteins, phospholipids, ATP, nucleotides, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lipids do not react with water because they are nonpolar and insoluble in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water's solvent property influences the strength and specificity of non-covalent interactions in biomolecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biomolecules are molecules made by living organisms, essential for various functions like structure, energy production, and information storage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biomolecules are classified into organic and inorganic types based on their composition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Micromolecules are small molecules with low molecular weight, simple structure, and high solubility, while macromolecules are larger polymers built from these smaller units.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biomolecules produce, maintain, and perpetuate the living state of cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbon exhibits unique properties that allow it to form diverse compounds, making it a key element in biomolecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biomolecules with distinct properties and functions play a crucial role in the selection and continuation of living organisms in the course of evolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers